Ihope this message finds you well and that you’re enjoying the summer. I’m thrilled to share some exciting news as we prepare for the fall semester. After several years off campus, our beloved Eta Rho chapter is returning this fall! This is a monumental phase for all of us, as the chapter will once again begin recruiting new members and continuing the proud legacy of Pi Kappa Phi at Texas State University.
In July, Pi Kappa Phi held its 58th Supreme Chapter in Baltimore, Maryland. Several brothers of Eta Rho attended. It was an incredible experience to connect with brothers from across the country, exchange ideas and renew our commitment to the values the Fraternity instilled in us. The energy and enthusiasm from that event have left us more motivated than ever to support our chapter's return.
homecoming on November 16. Be sure to get your tickets to the game before they sell out. We will share details about the tailgate as we get closer to the game this fall. In addition to the festivities, we’ll hold our annual membership meeting on campus that morning (time and location TBD). Please join
support our chapter as it embarks on this new journey.
We need your support now more than ever. Whether it’s attending events, mentoring our undergraduate brothers or simply spreading the word, every bit of involvement helps ensure the success of our chapter’s return. Also, please take a moment to check out our new website and please pay your dues using the QR codes at the top or bottom of the homepage or by clicking the following links:
As we look forward to the fall, I’m excited to announce that, once again, we’ll host a tailgate for
us to discuss ways to get involved with the Fraternity and consider joining our alumni chapter board! This is an excellent opportunity for us to reconnect, reminisce and discuss how we can continue to
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Let’s make this fall a season to remember by coming together and showing what it means to be a true Pi Kappa Phi. I look forward to seeing y'all at Homecoming!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Nathan C. McDaniel Eta Rho #296
PI KAPPA PHI’S RETURN TO TEXAS STATE
The Eta Rho (Texas State) expansion has begun! National Headquarters staff has arrived on campus and is excited to continue recruiting and developing the next generation of Pi Kapps. Our return to campus is something I’m sure we are all excited about!
Meet Leadership Consultants (left) Cormac O'Dear, Beta Epsilon (Missouri-Columbia), and (right) Jonathan Conerly, Theta Alpha (Southern Mississippi). They will handle the recruitment and education of the re-chartering members.
What leadership consultants are doing:
• Planning recruitment events
• Meeting with potential new members
• Hosting info sessions
• Presenting to organizations on campus
• Facilitating associate member education
• Providing one-on-one instruction to appointed chapter officers
What alumni can do:
• Recommend a member by clicking here.
• Follow the chapter's Instagram to stay updated on our progress: @pikapptxst
• Chapters benefit from alumni guidance. Interested in serving on the council of advisors? Click the link below.
• The most important support that alumni can provide to the new chapter is to donate to the Eta Rho Endowment at Texas State to support scholarships for the undergraduate brothers. For more information on how to donate, please contact Andrae Turner at andrae.turner@gmail.com.
• Sponsor or host a recruitment event.
To get involved in supporting Eta Rho in any of these ways, click the button below - it takes less than 30 seconds!
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Expansion Timeline
An expansion has three main phases: recruitment, education and chartering. During the recruitment phase, leadership consultants work to find men of character who will carry on Eta Rho’s legacy. Next, these newest recruits will complete the Associate Member Education Program and receive individual officer training. At this point, the chapter's foundation has been established, and they will work together to complete the chartering checklist. By completing this checklist, the newest members of the Eta Rho Chapter will demonstrate their ability to function as an active chapter and will receive a charter pending approval of the National Council.
THE 58TH SUPREME CHAPTER OF PI KAPPA PHI
From July 25-27, 2024, brothers of Pi Kappa Phi came together in Baltimore, Maryland, for the Fraternity’s 58th Supreme Chapter. Throughout the weekend, students and alumni conducted official Fraternity business, celebrated our brothers’ achievements since 2022 and spent quality time reconnecting with brothers and friends of Pi Kappa Phi. It was an incredible experience to connect with brothers from across the country, exchange ideas and renew our commitment to the values the Fraternity instilled in us.
Eta Rho was well represented by Zach Howard, Jonathan Nelson, Luis Garza, David Autry and Andrae Turner. These Eta Rho brothers enjoyed great fellowship, attended a baseball game at Camden Yards, Supreme Chapter legislative sessions and met brothers from other chapters.
During the Supreme Banquet, the location of upcoming national events was announced. We hope each of you will be able to join us for these future national events. Click on each event to learn more about the location.
Pi Kapp Alumni Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the JW Marriott New Orleans from July 24-26, 2025
59th Supreme Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Phoenicia Resort from July 23-26, 2026
Be on the lookout for additional events throughout the fall including Founder’s Day celebrations in December.
(L-R) Jonathan Nelson, Zach Howard, Andrae Turner, David Autry, Luis Garza
(L-R) David Autry, Jonathan Nelson, Zach Howard, Luis Garza
UPCOMING ETA RHO EVENTS
Texas State Football has kicked off the season 2-0 after opening day wins against Lamar and a complete dismantling of UTSA. The home opener also served as the official opening of UFCU Stadium and a celebration of winning the first bowl game in school history last season. There is a lot of anticipation for the upcoming season and we hope to see many of you at UFCU Stadium. We especially hope that you will join us for Homecoming this year as we take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The full home schedule is below. We will also have alumni at every tailgate and are planning a special tailgate for homecoming.
TXST Football Home Schedule 2024
8/31: Lamar University (W 34-27)
9/07: UTSA (W 49-10)
9/12: Arizona State (L 28-31)
9/28: Sam Houston @ NRG in Houston*
10/12: Arkansas State
10/29: Louisiana–Lafayette
11/16: Southern Mississippi (HOMECOMING)
11/23: Georgia State
*A rivalry that dates back to 1915, Texas State will face off against Sam Houston once again as the Bobcats and Bearkats are set for a matchup at NRG Stadium in Houston. Join brothers of the Eta Rho Chapter at the Bobcat Bash Alumni Tailgate hosted by the Texas State Alumni Association. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Bobcat Bash website. Buy tickets to the game here.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Have you gotten a new job or moved to a new city? Did you get married or have kids?
If you have any life updates you’d like to share with your brothers, please let us know by sending your update to admin@etarhoalumni.com so we can feature your updates in future newsletters.
SUPPORT THE ETA RHO ENDOWMENT
The Eta Rho Alumni Chapter embarked on an ambitious and achievable campaign to start an endowed scholarship in the name of the Eta Rho Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at Texas State. As you read, the expansion has started and it is vitally important that we, the men of Eta Rho, continue to show our support for Texas State and these young men. We had the opportunity to meet with President Damphousse recently and he expressed support of the return of the chapter and Greek Life and our efforts to endow a scholarship.
The need for student scholarships has never been greater. This endowment will give the future men of the Eta Rho Chapter a distinct advantage over other chapters at Texas State, especially during recruitment.
I hope each of you will consider supporting this endowment that directly impacts our chapter.
For more information on how to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring gift to the Eta Rho Endowment, please contact Andrae Turner at andrae.turner@gmail.com.
